STEP 5: When you click on the new
users link you will get a window to create a google account. Your
e-mail address will be your account name. Select a password that is
easy for you to remember. Your nickname will be the name that
identifies you on your postings to the class discussion board.

STEP 6: Complete all the information
and you should get the following message:

STEP 7:Go to
your email and get the message just sent to you from
"accounts-noreply@google.com with the subject "Google Gmail
Verification". Follow the directions to click on the link in the email.

STEP 8:The link should take
you to the following page:

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STEP 9:Click on the link
that says "click here to continue" and you will be asked for your
password and should be taken to the group.